St. Petersburg College
MAT 0018 ─ DC-DT-124
SPRING 2012
PRE-ALGEBRA
Instructor: George Eliacin
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 5:00 -5:30 p.m.
Meeting Days: Monday and Wednesday
Class Times: 5:30 – 6:45pm
Phone (727) 341-3572
DISCLAIMER
This syllabus provides information about class policies and procedures that are generally accepted college-wide. Your instructor may amend this syllabus with additional policies. Consult with your instructor if you have questions about any college or classroom policies.
TEXTBOOK INFORMATION: Developmental Mathematics I & Mathematics II, by Aufmann & Lockwood, Brooks/Cole-Cengage Learning.
PREREQUISITE
All students must possess basic computer skills.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are required to attend all class meetings and complete assignments on time. Students may be required to sign in and out at the beginning and end of class. If a student has more than four unexcused absences prior to the 60% point of the term, the student will be considered not actively participating. The instructor then has the right to withdraw that student from the class roll. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor in advance of any absence or if the student wishes to be withdrawn from the class before the college deadline. The last day for a student to withdraw from a course can be found at http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/dates.htm. Any test/quizzes missed due to unexcused absences will result in a zero.
All electronic devices such as cell phones, MP-3 players, IPOD, and related devices are to be turned off prior to entering the classroom, library and laboratories to avoid disruption. Use of any device in these areas is a violation of College Policy and subject to disciplinary action.
GRADING
Final grades will be calculated based on the following:
Test Average – 70%
Final Exam – 30%
Each test will cover the concepts in the course up to that point. There are no makeup tests.
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 =C
60-69 = D
Less than 60 = F or N
LEARNING SUPPORT CENTER/INFORMATION COMMON
Math tutors are available to assist you free of charge.
CALENDAR
Students are responsible for following the class calendar. Consult your calendar before you start a new topic.
HOMEWORK
Homework should be done neatly and orderly in your notebook; in order to be successful in this class, it is necessary to do homework on a regular basis.
FINAL EXAM
Students must take the final examination on the assigned date on the class calendar.
Sections Covered:
Ch 1: (1.3-1.4) Ch. 2: (2.1 - 2.7) Ch. 3: (3.1-3.5) Ch. 4: (4.1-4.3) Ch. 5: (5.1-5.4) Ch. 6: (6.1-6.4) Ch. 7: (7.1-7.2)
Appendix The Metric System of Measurement Pages 861-867
Supplement The Customary System of Measurement
Supplement Time Conversion
Supplement Temperature Conversion
SYLLABUS ADDENDUM
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm
In the event thattopics listedin this addendum also appear in your syllabus, please note that you should rely on the addendum informationas this information is the most current.
IMPORTANT COLLEGE POLICY REGARDING COURSE DROP-ADD PERIOD AND AUDIT INFORMATION
You may drop a course during the 1st week of class and be eligible for a refund. (See a counselor/advisor to finalize your schedule, so you won’t be left without the classes you want or need). You may not change from credit to audit status after the end of the first week of classes.
GRADING AND REPEAT COURSE POLICIES
State policy specifies that students may not repeat a college credit course for which a grade of “C” or higher has been earned except by appeal to the campus Academic Appeals committee. You may repeat a college credit course one time without penalty. At the third attempt, you will pay the full cost of instruction. In addition, at the third attempt you may NOT receive a grade of “I,” “W,” or “X,” but must receive the letter grade earned. This grade will be averaged into your overall grade point average.
ATTENDANCE/ACTIVE PARTICIPATION/WITHDRAWAL POLICIES
Instructors will verify that students are in attendance during the first two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn for any class which they are not in attendance. Their financial aid will be adjusted based on the updated enrollment status.
Immediately following the 60% point of the term, each instructor will verify which students are actively participating in class as defined in the course syllabus. Students classified as not meeting the criteria for active class participation will be administratively withdrawn with a “WF.” Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term. However, requests submitted after the 60% deadline will result in a “WF.” Students and instructors will automatically receive an email notification through their SPC email address whenever a withdrawal occurs.
Withdrawing after the “Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of ‘W'” can have serious consequences. If the student withdraws from a class after the deadline posted in the academic calendar, the student will receive a final grade of ‘WF,' which has the same impact on the student's GPA as a final grade of ‘F.' A ‘WF' grade also could impact the student's financial aid and cause the student to repay some of their financial assistance. If the student is thinking about withdrawing from a class now, the student should consult with an academic advisor or financial assistance counselor first to be sure they understand all the possible outcomes of this decision.
FEDERAL GUIDELINES RELATED TO FINANCIAL AID AND TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE
The U.S. Department of Education has implemented rules for students who obtain a Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, and/or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and subsequently totally withdraw from the College. The rule requires you to refund to the Department of Education a portion of your financial aid if you completely withdraw from St. Petersburg College prior to the 60% point in the term. You also may be required to repay funds to the College if you are identified as not actively participating in all of your classes, or if you do not receive at least one final passing grade (D or higher). Should you consider totally withdrawing from all classes before the published withdrawal date, it is important that you consult the Financial Assistance Services office on your home campus to understand your options and the consequences of total withdrawal.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy.It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations. There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty.Discipline can range from a zero on a specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F.Note that copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism and violates this policy.Even if you change the words slightly the ideas are someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461. Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior. http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
All electronic devices such as cell phones, MP-3 players, IPOD, and related devices are to be turned off prior to entering the classroom, library, and laboratories to avoid disruption. Use of any device in these areas is a violation of College Policy and subject to disciplinary action.
College computers are intended for academic work. Inappropriate use of computers during class time is prohibited. You should understand that you may be required to use the Internet for some courses. Furthermore, you may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates via chat rooms and other mechanisms. Therefore, Internet users may be able to access your work whether the access is secured or unsecured. The College cannot protect you from the type of materials on the Internet or the potential piracy of your materials.
CALCULATOR POLICY
Calculators are prohibited on all tests and the final exam.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college Web site for an announcement of the College’s plan to resume operations.
You should familiarize yourself with the emergency procedures and evacuation routes located in the buildings you use frequently. Located in each classroom is an Emergency Response Guide (flip-chart) that contains information for proper actions in response to emergencies. You should be prepared to assess situations quickly and use good judgment in determining a course of action. You should evacuate to assembly areas in an orderly manner when an alarm sounds or when directed to do so by college faculty or staff or emergency services personnel. You may access additional emergency information by going to www.spcollege.edu/security. In face to face courses your instructor will review the specific campus plans for emergency events.
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY
For information on campus safety and security policies please contact 791-2560. If there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost, Associate Provost, Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus. http://www.spcollege.edu/tsc/security.htm
SEXUAL PREDATOR INFORMATION
Federal and State law requires a person designated as a “sexual predator or offender” to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then required to notify the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides, attends, or is employed by an institution of higher learning. Information regarding sexual predators or offenders attending or employed by an institution of higher learning may be obtained from the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the particular campus by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or (1-888-357-7332), or by visiting the FDLE website at http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
If you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on campus. If you will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please contact your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety. http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/Current/ossd.htm
LIBRARY SERVICES
There are libraries at various SPC sites. You may choose the one that is most convenient for you. You can also access library services online at http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/
MAT0018 ASSIGNMENTS
Section Problems______
EOO – every other odd EFO – every fourth odd
Section / Exercises / Section / Exercises4.1 / 1-49 eoo, 51-59 odd
1.2 / 1-113 eoo, 115-127 odd / 4.2 / 1-145 eoo
1.3 / 1-169 eoo, 175-181 odd / 4.3 / 1-55 odd, 63-67 odd, 73
1.4 / 1-49 eoo / 5.1 / 1-109 eoo, 111, 115-119 odd
2.1 / 1-69 eoo / 5.2 / 1-77 eoo, 79-87 odd, 95, 97, 101, 107
2.2 / 1-121 eoo, 123, 127 / 5.3 / 1-27 odd, 35-53 odd, 69-73 odd
2.3 / 1-29 eoo, 37-89 eoo, 91-103 odd / 5.4 / 1-25 eoo, 27-31 odd, 35, 37
2.4 / 1-89 eoo, 91-95 odd, 105, 107, 125 / 6.1 / 1-29 eoo, 31
2.5 / 1-73 eoo, 81, 87 / 6.2 / 1-27 odd, 33-45 eoo, 55-65 odd, 69-73 odd
2.6 / 1-121 eoo, 129-141 odd, 147 / 6.3 / 1-73 eoo, 79
2.7 / 1-33 eoo / 6.4 / 1-21 odd, 47-61 odd, 65, 67
3.1 / 1-113 eoo, 121, 129 / 7.1 / 1-67 odd
3.2 / 1-63 eoo, 71, 127 / 7.2 / 1-77 eoo, 79, 83, 85, 91-97 odd
3.3 / 1-107 eoo / 7.2 Supplement / 19-27 all
3.4 / 1-111 eoo / Appendix / 1-57 odd, 61-69 eoo
3.5 / 1-59 odd
TENTATIVE EXAM SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
TEST 1 Chapters 1, 2, & 3 Week 5
TEST 2 Chapters 4 & 5 Week 10
TEST 3 Chapters 6, 7 & Supplement Week 15
FINAL ALL ABOVE Final Week